Fig Preserves Cake

Name: Fig Preserves Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 cup fig preserves; 1 cup pecans, chopped; 1 tsp vanilla extract

A dense, moist spice cake rich with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, toasted pecans, and sweet fig preserves. Perfect for autumn gatherings or traditional holiday celebrations.

65 minMediumServes 12380 cal/serving

Southern AmericanDessertOvenVegetarianSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup fig preserves
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2

Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl.
3

In a separate large bowl, beat 1 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, and 3 beaten large eggs until smooth.
4

Alternately add the dry mixture and 1/2 cup buttermilk into the wet ingredients, blending well after each addition.
5

Fold in 1 cup fig preserves, 1 cup chopped pecans, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
6

Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Questions

Can I make Fig Preserves Cake dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup buttermilk. Swap the buttermilk for plant milk soured with a teaspoon of vinegar per cup. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Fig Preserves Cake gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Fig Preserves Cake keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Fig Preserves Cake?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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